T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan VS Bangladesh - Match predictions and tips
Pakistan and Bangladesh play in the penultimate game of the Super 12 stage, match 40 of the T20 World Cup 2022, on Sunday afternoon in Adelaide
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Both teams have played four times, winning two and losing two. To have any hope of moving on to the semifinal round, they must win this game.
Pakistan defeated South Africa in their previous match. The Tigers, on the other side, were defeated by India in their previous match.
Both teams will compete in a straight shootout, with the team that loses the event ending their campaign.
Pakistan's players to watch
1. Mohammad Rizwan- Pakistan's opener, has yet to produce a large score in the competition but has been in fantastic form throughout 2022.
2. Haris Rauf- A fast-medium bowler with complete control over and consistency in his line and length. In this format, Haris Rauf has a strike rate of 16.7.
Bangladesh's players to watch
1. Litton Das- He was in great form before the rain delay against India. The powerful Indian bowling attack was unable to dismiss him before he slipped and was run out.
2. Taskin Ahmed- The fast bowler, went wicketless against India but produced some good pace and unplayable deliveries. He will be looking to bowl on the same pitch in this game and hopefully get some wickets under his belt.
Match Prediction
The quality gap between these two sides remains significant, and in a game like this, the passionate Bangladesh team may be out of its depth. As a result, we think Pakistan will win this game.
Top Picks
Mohammad Rizwan
Haris Rauf
Litton Das
Taskin Ahmed
Pitch Report
The pitch at Adelaide Oval is a great batting surface. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, and batsmen can hit through the line from the start of their innings. The surface stays true throughout the game, and fans can expect a high-scoring affair at this venue.
Team Squad
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mosaddek Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, and Mustafizur Rahman.
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